Chronic pain occurs for many reasons. Regardless of its cause, chronic pain is exhausting, debilitating, and can lead to mental health issues such as isolation, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for chronic pain include the therapist validating the person. People with chronic pain may feel alone or unheard because their loved ones have heard (often repeatedly) about the pain. Not feeling heard could make them feel small, unimportant, or unworthy. On the contrary, a therapist’s job is to sit with the person and their pain. To recognize it, name it, and validate the person’s experiences with it.
Group therapy can also be helpful for people with chronic pain, as it is comforting to recognize other people are experiencing the same thing. Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, or breathwork, can be helpful for individuals with chronic pain.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Chronic Pain
As a mindfulness based practitioner, I believe an environment of nonjudgmental awareness enables one to stay open to their experience in order to utilize it for transformation. In fact, Temanos means “a safe place for transformation”. I honor people's circumstances, thoughts, feelings and behaviors and value getting to the heart of the matter. Traumatic experiences shape us in known and unknown...
As a Veteran in long-term recovery myself, I offer clients a unique perspective of a lived experience. Our clinic offers Veterans, First Responders, their families and caregivers complete physical and mental wellness services. We actively promote a culture-of-health in our clinic and through community outreach. We regularly evaluate our effectiveness for providing Trauma-Informed Care. Our...
****I am accepting new clients and offer telehealth services*** Tiffany combines her formal training in Clinical Psychology (MA, LCPC, RMT) with the latest cutting-edge techniques and tools from Neuroscience, Energy and Positive Psychology, Life Coaching and Integrative Medicine, to develop a step-by-step plan for you that’s structured, action-oriented, and totally focused on your desired...
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At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to...
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My name is Tracy Beresh, MSW, LISW-S, and I am dedicated to your mental health. I have a passion to help those who are struggling. Everyone, including myself, has a story and has had to work through tough circumstances. Everyone needs help from time to time and there is no shame or judgement when you come talk to me. Working through an issue is difficult and can be painful, but with the proper...
Tiffany Pippen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Child Welfare from California State University, East Bay. She has over 10 years of experience working with children, adults and seniors in a variety of settings which include child and family services, substance abuse treatment, community based and skilled nursing and rehabilitation....
Hi! I really enjoy meeting with people to talk about what is causing them stress. I enjoy meeting with adults, children and families who have attention issues, struggle with anxiety, and experience feelings of depression. In addition, I also focus on anger management issues. When we talk together, we talk about stressors and ideas for how to make small steps to help things go more smoothly. I...
So many aspects of daily life can feel out of balance. In the face of the increasing demands from the external world, it can be challenging to live within our own sense of connection, meaning, purpose, and calm. Yet, these are each essential ingredients in a healthy and fulfilling life. For me, psychotherapy is more than a process for changing thoughts and behaviors. Rather, it is a space for...
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In my 25 years of clinical work, the majority of my clients want to solve a problem(s) or gain control of their life. Seeking out therapy can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. Reaching out to a therapist is similar to reaching out to a physician, chiropractor or physical therapist; healing! In counseling, you decide the goals you want to reach. I can assist you in determining your goals,...
Are you willing to invest time into your personal growth to improve your quality of life? Are you struggling with "the hamster on the wheel," and other symptoms of anxiety and depression? I believe we all need someone outside of our personal lives to provide an objective and confidential ear with feedback in order to discover our own solutions that reside within ourselves. Gentle confrontation ...
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore differ...
